Using the formula:
Every 7 pounds overweight = $1.00usd per hour of exercise at a federally funded and run gyms; there will be a yearly maximum of $1000.
This would promote people overweight to exercise because they would be making money. Obesity is an epidemic in America and we as a people need to solve our obesity problem. With money in the pockets of Americans, more money could be circulated and help boost our economy back into shape!
The gyms would also be free for anybody to use regardless of weight or age.
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